I mean i bought my A-bike in England, not the electric one of course. Anyway, i think is a grey area when HK government says all electric bikes banned in the area. If the HK government bother to listen to its people's needs, they would offer more bike lanes by now, cut down on those lunatics mini bus drivers running wild on the roads, and there are far too many buses, coaches, taxis everywhere. In this concrete jungle city where there are too much traffics, pollutions, this government do nothing to combat the problems instead tell people to avoid riding bikes on the roads, how's that gonna help people who want to do something for the environment. So many people ride theirs on pavement 'cos its too dangerous "as they say". I see Lots of cyclists breaking all the bike rules all the time everyday everywhere, adding me to the equation does not make a bit different. They just have to catch me if they see me with one of those electrics converted bike 'cos i'm not waiting forever for those loud mouth/no actions legislators to pass on a new bill to allow electric bikes 'cos i know it would never happens.

I mean i bought my A-bike in England, not the electric one of course. Anyway, i think is a grey area when HK government says all electric bikes banned in the area. If the HK government bother to listen to its people's needs, they would offer more bike lanes by now, cut down on those lunatics mini bus drivers running wild on the roads, and there are far too many buses, coaches, taxis everywhere. In this concrete jungle city where there are too much traffics, pollutions, this government do nothing to combat the problems instead tell people to avoid riding bikes on the roads, how's that gonna help people who want to do something for the environment. So many people ride theirs on pavement 'cos its too dangerous "as they say". I see Lots of cyclists breaking all the bike rules all the time everyday everywhere, adding me to the equation does not make a bit different. They just have to catch me if they see me with one of those electrics converted bike 'cos i'm not waiting forever for those loud mouth/no actions legislators to pass on a new bill to allow electric bikes 'cos i know it would never happens.

Even you'd bought a genuine Electric A-bike, you still can't ride it in public areas legally in Hong Kong here, can you? Furthermore, MHM, the official local distributor wouldn't sell it in Hong Kong as all electric bikes are banned in public areas.

Garry wrote:I don't see how it can be a fake when the news came from the Sinclair site They are still listing it as available in July 2011. It's traditional for Sinclair products to have many delays

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Amuro

Dear Messibear,

Even you'd bought a genuine Electric A-bike, you still can't ride it in public areas legally in Hong Kong here, can you? :roll: Furthermore, MHM, the official local distributor wouldn't sell it in Hong Kong as all electric bikes are banned in public areas.

[quote="Garry"]I don't see how it can be a fake when the news came from the Sinclair site :wink: They are still listing it as available in July 2011. It's traditional for Sinclair products to have many delays :mrgreen: [/quote]

Why does it take so long for the Sinclair team to come up with a solution for those who want to convert their A-bike into electric. There are obviously vast majority of us out there who wants one 'cos the bike is difficult to ride on slop in particularly, even on a slightly raise road is hard to peddle, don't even think about going uphill, it's impossible. You will be out of breathe before you turn around the corner. I'm so frustrated that 'We', their loyal customers can't even get any feedback, updates whatsoever from the maker, it's like 'Great, we'll do some clever fantastic campaigns to get as many smugs to buy the bikes, we want sales counts only'. No need for aftersale support, lets forget about them... Looking at their official website, can anybody tell me their webpage been updated? Any news are fresh?...I guessed not. After so many years since launched the maker has continuously ignoring us buyers, it unfair to say the least. I feel absolutely deflated... haha..yes, like my bike collecting dust in the closet. I still like my bike but it's just too tiring to ride to work unless you are a great athlete, then it may be easier for you.

I find this auction site "http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=12457333445" already selling these converters incl. the bikes (bike looks counterfeits unfortunately), i'm was a bit tempting to buy these but they come with the bike, too bad. I wanted the kit only. Plus i don't feel like buying from mainland China, too risky. I'm hoping to find these converters somewhere else, maybe in Europe or American or even Hong Kong websites. Any ideas, guys?

Why does it take so long for the Sinclair team to come up with a solution for those who want to convert their A-bike into electric. There are obviously vast majority of us out there who wants one 'cos the bike is difficult to ride on slop in particularly, even on a slightly raise road is hard to peddle, don't even think about going uphill, it's impossible. You will be out of breathe before you turn around the corner. I'm so frustrated that 'We', their loyal customers can't even get any feedback, updates whatsoever from the maker, it's like 'Great, we'll do some clever fantastic campaigns to get as many smugs to buy the bikes, we want sales counts only'. No need for aftersale support, lets forget about them... Looking at their official website, can anybody tell me their webpage been updated? Any news are fresh?...I guessed not. After so many years since launched the maker has continuously ignoring us buyers, it unfair to say the least. I feel absolutely deflated... haha..yes, like my bike collecting dust in the closet. I still like my bike but it's just too tiring to ride to work unless you are a great athlete, then it may be easier for you.

I find this auction site "[url]http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=12457333445[/url]" already selling these converters incl. the bikes (bike looks counterfeits unfortunately), i'm was a bit tempting to buy these but they come with the bike, too bad. I wanted the kit only. Plus i don't feel like buying from mainland China, too risky. I'm hoping to find these converters somewhere else, maybe in Europe or American or even Hong Kong websites. Any ideas, guys?

Hello, I'm new to A-Bikes and don't even own one. Very keen on the electric foldables that can be taken on public transport. I just got myself a Go motorboard and eager to explore other options. Found this forum and thread and was disappointed that "original" electric A-Bike was a hoax. Came across this at french company BHT Diffusion while sourcing better batteries for my motorboard. They look like genuine A-Bikes with electric retrofit by them. Selling in bulk only though. Looks to be able to still fold up neatly with motor at the back. Would appreciate the views and comments of those in the know.

Hello, I'm new to A-Bikes and don't even own one. Very keen on the electric foldables that can be taken on public transport. I just got myself a Go motorboard and eager to explore other options. Found this forum and thread and was disappointed that "original" electric A-Bike was a hoax. Came across this at french company BHT Diffusion while sourcing better batteries for my motorboard. They look like genuine A-Bikes with electric retrofit by them. Selling in bulk only though. Looks to be able to still fold up neatly with motor at the back. Would appreciate the views and comments of those in the know.

I have just recieved an email for Abike and they say the electric abike is not real and someone has made the story up.I to have an Abike and I emailed them for an electric convertor.sir clive if you read this everyone wants to convert there Abike.Sell one I will buy!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have just recieved an email for Abike and they say the electric abike is not real and someone has made the story up.I to have an Abike and I emailed them for an electric convertor.sir clive if you read this everyone wants to convert there Abike.Sell one I will buy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here in the Netherlands all electric mini-scooters etc are banned too, but there are exceptions.Most notably the electrically assisted bicycle. But only if the electric power is applied by making the normal cycling motion with the pedals, so not with a hand operated lever!

Most abundand examples are the power-assisted bicycles for elderly people, but they are big and dull. It would be great to have a road legal but fun version, the electric 8" A-bike would be very nice!

I hope the Sinclair engineers will take this in consideration, cause that will be essential for road use over here.

Here in the Netherlands all electric mini-scooters etc are banned too, but there are exceptions.Most notably the electrically assisted bicycle. But [b]only if the electric power is applied by making the normal cycling motion with the pedals[/b], so not with a hand operated lever!

Most abundand examples are the power-assisted bicycles for elderly people, but they are big and dull. It would be great to have a road legal but fun version, the electric 8" A-bike would be very nice!

I hope the Sinclair engineers will take this in consideration, cause that will be essential for road use over here.

benant wrote:Any update on when this will go on sale, I've gone on the list to reserve one, but no one has got back to me to take the deposit or given any update on when the Electric A-Bike will go on sale.

I just signed up to reserve one too, very interested in when they are available!

[quote="benant"]Any update on when this will go on sale, I've gone on the list to reserve one, but no one has got back to me to take the deposit or given any update on when the Electric A-Bike will go on sale.[/quote]

I just signed up to reserve one too, very interested in when they are available! :D